by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how La Sierra ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The social work major at La Sierra is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Work. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, La Sierra University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at La Sierra is $42,213. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at La Sierra, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,423 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at La Sierra was $970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,920 | $34,920 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,670 | $11,670 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from La Sierra. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Sierra University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the La Sierra social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the La Sierra Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at La Sierra University.